gobridge

My original Pirelli Allroad tires just wore out at 19k and I replaced them with Kumho's. The outside treads of my front tires had the worst wear, so I'm thinking I should get an alignment. The tire shop where I had the wheels installed did not do alignments. So...
1) Am I better off getting this done at Audi or am I okay going to a reputable tire shop?
2) About how much does it cost these days?
3) Anything special I need to know about alignments on Allroads (besides locking the suspension before it goes up on the lift)?

Pugs

If it's better or not I can't say but for me it's one less stop that I need to deal with so I had them do it

gragravar

at Stan's alignment in Denver.

no need to lock the suspension as the car keeps the weight on its wheels when on the alignment rack.

JT's allroad

I mostly drive in level 1, would it better to get an alignment with the car in that level?

gragravar

when the dealer does an alignment they can only do it in Level 2. the dealers's alignment system is hooked up to their vag system and automatically places the car in 2 for the alignment. Going to an independant alignment shop, they do not hook up to the ECU and they can align it in whatever level you choose. For my last one I had it done in 2 because it was quickly approaching winter time and I figured I'd be out of L1 more often than not. If I need a new alignment before summer I would likely have it done in Level 1.

allroadCole

levels.

I was pretty impressed, it was color and had graphics and everything. It showed the tolerances and how close each corner was at each level.

All mine were very close (green on the printout) at all four levels. I wished I saved it for a scan ... sorry.

But it was also bout $120 iirc

MontreAl

Have a little steering wheel wiggle - should I get aligned?